Hampshire · London and the South East
Yateley Storm Damage Roof Report
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Yateley, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Loose or torn flashings
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Yateley
Most policies do not cover wear and tear. That makes the difference between storm damage and old wear important. We note signs of each: recent damage alongside any older defects, like nail fatigue on slates or eroded pointing. We give an honest view of what we see. How the policy applies is for your insurer to decide. We are often asked to look into flashings pulled away from walls or stacks and holes or cracks caused by debris, across gutters and fascias, ridges and hips and flashings.
Many homes around Yateley have been extended, often with flat roofs or dormers, and the joint between new and old is a classic place for water to get in. The flashings and upstands at those joints get a proper look, inside and out. Water can run along the top of a wall or a joist before it shows, so the stain isn’t always the place to look.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Yateley (GU46)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Take photos from the ground or a window, never by climbing
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
You’ll need a roofer’s quote for the repairs. They can use our report to see what needs doing.
After a storm, look at the roof from the street or garden. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or lifted ridges. Never climb onto the roof yourself.
What we are asked to look at in Yateley
Insurers often want evidence of what has been damaged and why. An independent report gives you a clear record to send. Your insurer still makes the decision.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
Anyone responsible for a site like Yateley School will know that a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- When you’ll get the report
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
What affects the price in Yateley
To price your survey, we look at:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Building height and the viewpoints available
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
Booking your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- Anything about access we should know
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Wind, rain and roofs in Yateley
There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so the council is the place to ask. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
Landlords with a home close to Sandhurst station may find that tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Peter, leaks on older roofs frequently start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Yateley is about 4 miles north-west of Farnborough, in Hampshire. If you’re in Yateley, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, large and small. Reading is in our area too.
Here we cover the GU46 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Hall Lane, Calcott Park and Wistaria Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. With the B3272 close by, Yateley is easy for us to reach. Close by, we survey roofs in Darby Green (1 mile east), Eversley Cross (1 mile north-west), Little Sandhurst (1 mile north-east), Minley (2 miles south) and Eversley Centre (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (13 miles south-west), Farnborough (4 miles south-east), Fleet (4 miles south), Aldershot (7 miles south-east), Alton (14 miles south-west) and Tadley (13 miles west).
Landmarks near Yateley
Around Yateley, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Dog & Partridge pub, Cranford Park Primary and Ambarrow Court and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Sandhurst station, about 1.3 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Staff College Museum (3.6 miles east) and Pinewood Hospital (3.6 miles north-east). Open spaces near Yateley include Horseshoe Lake and Hitches Hill.
What we do, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. It normally takes between one and two hours for most houses, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Most visits in a town like Yateley start at the front of the house and work round to the back. Rear gardens and side paths often give the best view of extensions and back slopes. The loft comes next, where there’s safe access.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We check the roof from wherever it is safe.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Before we arrive
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Leave side gates unlocked
Getting a price
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Advice
Why act early in Yateley
It helps to get a record soon after the storm, while the damage is fresh. Further storms and quick fixes can make the picture less clear. Blocked gutters and downpipes on homes in Yateley overflow onto walls, and damp follows inside. At roof level, a loose tile or tired flashing does the same. Left alone, both only get worse.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Why book with us
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Prices that include VAT
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Plain-English reports with photos
Read what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Yateley
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.
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Yateley questions
How should I get ready for a visit in Yateley?
It’s useful to clear access to the loft, and to let us know about leaks, damp patches or recent work. Parking and access details for Yateley help us plan the visit.
How do I find out if my home in Yateley is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
How much is a storm damage roof report?
Our reports start from £150. Larger roofs are quoted for their size. The report doesn’t include repair costs.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
A roofer should handle temporary protection. Photograph the damage first if you can do so safely. We can record the damage in our report.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you as you book.